Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer

Pay: £14.13 per hourHours: 37 hours per week, Monday-FridayLocation: Hybrid - Office base at Haylock House (Thursdays on site, likely increasing to 2 days per week; additional office attendance during initial training)Length: Initially a 3-month assignment (with potential for extension) Start Date: 30/03/2026

Interview process: Interviews held online

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council for an experienced Business Support Officer to join the Commissioning & Performance team. This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, and brings strong administrative and data-handling capabilities.

As a Business Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of essential services, ensuring accurate information flows, coordinating documentation, and providing high-quality administrative and business support to the wider team.

In this role, your duties will include:

• Coordinating, issuing and maintaining contractual and business documentation.
• Managing, updating and maintaining accurate databases and electronic systems.
• Providing responsive administrative support including handling correspondence, telephone queries, filing, minute-taking and report preparation.
• Working with data to ensure accurate, timely information is recorded and shared with relevant team.
• Supporting team meetings and inter-agency coordination, including arranging and attending meetings where required.
• Ensuring administrative tasks are completed promptly and to a high standard, while managing competing priorities in a busy environment
• Upholding confidentiality and data protection requirements at all times
• Liaising with internal and external colleagues to ensure the smooth flow of information.

We're looking for someone who is:

• A clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise workload, and comfortable working at pace.
• Confident using IT systems including Excel, Word, Outlook, databases and other office applications.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members.
• Detail-orientated with high levels of accuracy.
• Professional, reliable and discreet when handling sensitive information.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skills and experience within a respected public-sector organisation. You'll join a supportive team and play an important role in helping the service run smoothly and effectively.

If you're proactive, organised and ready for your next challenge - don't hesitate to apply now!